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West at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster on August 20, 2007, where he first performed "I Wonder" in secret. "I Wonder" was first previewed when the digital radio station BBC Radio 1Xtra hosted an "Audience With Kanye West" event at the BBC Radio Music Theatre in London on August 13, 2007.
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"I Wonder" is the fourth track of Kanye West's third studio album Graduation (2007). The song samples "My Song" by Labi Siffre and "Ambitionz Az A Ridah" by 2Pac.
I Wonder is the third largest song on the album following right behind Stronger and Flashing Lights. The song did not chart, but is considered by Kanye himself to be one of his favorite tracks off of Graduation. On June 15, 2018, the song became certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of half a million paid digital downloads. It stood as the first track on the album that managed to be certified without debuting as a single pre or post-release.
[Intro]
Find your dreams come true
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
And I wonder if you know
What it means, what it means
•Performed by Kanye West
•Produced by Kanye West and Larry Gold
•Keyboards from Jon Brion
•Piano & synthesizer from Omar Edwards
•Violins from Emma Kummrow, Igor Szwec, Gloria Justen, Olga Konopelsky, Luigi Mazzochi & Charles Parker
•Viola from Peter Nocella & Alexandra Leem
•The fourth track on each of the records of the Graduation series is consistently one of the bigger tracks, with Gold Digger and All Falls Down being the most streamed on Late Registration and The College Dropout. While there are several tracks on Graduation that are more streamed than I Wonder, I Wonder is the third biggest track on the record.
When West unveiled Graduation at a Manhattan movie theater, he told the packed house about how "I Wonder," was inspired by the U2 track "City Of Blinding Lights": After opening for the Irish band, he would watch them perform "City of Blinding Lights" to rapturous crowds and he'd think to himself, "I want some of that!"
Sep 11, 2007 · Producer. Kanye West. Revered among fans, “I Wonder” is an emotional anthem that deals with the theme of finding one’s dreams. This song is largely inspired by U2’s “City of Blinding...
Apr 30, 2024 · The song begins with a somber piano riff before transitioning to a pounding drumbeat with Kanye reciting the chorus, “And I wonder if you know what it means, to find your dreams come true.”. The lyrics are heartbreaking as Kanye bares his soul about his mother’s death.
Dec 20, 2023 · I Wonder by Kanye West Lyrics Meaning – Decoding the Anthem of Dreamers and Disillusionment. by SMF AI · Published December 20, 2023 · Updated March 30, 2024. You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Kanye West's I Wonder at Lyrics.org.
Jun 21, 2024 · The Meaning Behind The Song: I Wonder by Kanye West. When it comes to introspection and personal growth, Kanye West is no stranger. His track “I Wonder” from the album “Graduation” is a testament to his ability to delve into his inner thoughts and emotions.
